Rodrigo Bentancur left needing oxygen after sickening clash as Tottenham and Leicester stars hold heads in horror
TOTTENHAM'S Rodrigo Bentancur was knocked out cold and needed oxygen after a sickening clash against Leicester.
Players from both sides held their heads anxiously as medics rushed on in Monday's Premier League game.
Referee Christopher Kavanagh immediately called for assistance when the midfielder went down midway through the second period.
The crowd at the King Power Stadium was hushed as Bentancur received prompt treatment.
He appeared to quickly regain consciousness and after a few minutes was able to sit up.
He was then carried off on a stretcher while being given oxygen to help his breathing.
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Sky Sports reported before the end of the match that Bentancur was "talking".
The King Power already holds unfortunate memories for the 27-year-old Uruguayan.
Bentancur ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament there in February 2023, keeping him out for eight months.
Pedro Porro had nodded Spurs in front on 29 minutes.
But half-time substitute lashed a trademark leveller 12 minutes after the break.
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